Lord, thank you for the love You first showed me. I wondered as a kid how I could love someone I couldn’t see, but you made yourself real to me–so real I can tangibly feel You near. The paraphrase of an old hymn seems appropriate. My Jesus, I love You. I know You are mine. … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because we avoid God’s wrath through belief in Jesus, “And another angel, a third, followed them, saying with a loud voice, ‘If anyone worships the beast and its image and receives a mark on his forehead or on his hand, he also will drink the wine of God’s wrath, poured … Read more
Almighty God, You are good! I stop to give You praise in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “Oh, how abundant is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you and worked for those who take refuge in you, in the sight … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “In his right hand he held seven stars, from his mouth came a sharp two-edged sword, and his face was like the sun shining in full strength.” (Revelation 1:16 ESV) Strength #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Lord, this is my prayer on this sad historic day. You know the hearts of man. You alone can faithfully discern lie from truth. You control the tongue. As you did with Balaam, do not allow lies against your righteous to prevail. Let truth win the day, for You are the Way, the Truth and … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through … Read more
The storms swirl through with lightning, rain and high winds, but I trust in you, Lord. The nations plot war and society rages, yet I trust your promises. The economy slides daily, but I trust in your provision. Who can come against you? Who can thwart your plan? Who is stronger or smarter? You, O … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul encouraged Timothy, “I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, appointing me to his service, though formerly I was a blasphemer, persecutor, and insolent opponent. But I received mercy because I had acted ignorantly in unbelief, and the grace … Read more
Thank you, Lord, for setting me in this present broad place. Thank you for peace and assurance. Thank you for redemption and freedom. Thank you for restoration and recovery. Life is hard. It was never written in stone that life would be easy, but with You there is hope and a future. I bow to … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.” (Ephesians 6:10 ESV) Strength #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday